RVs & Campers For Dummies

Author: Christopher Hodapp
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119790344
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 423

Book Description
Make yourself at home on the road Live down by the beach one week and way up in the mountains the next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to the mobile life—adventurous domestic vacations or permanently itchy feet—RVs & Campers For Dummies helps you feel right at home. The book explores the key aspects of glamping-with-wheels. Discover how it’s possible to bring beauty spots right to your doorstep without sacrificing domestic comforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom, and wholesome, healthy home cooking! In a down-home, friendly style, mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife team Christopher Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon welcome you inside to discover everything from deciding to rent or buy the vehicle that best suits your needs to planning and prepping your first journey and then setting yourself up wherever you arrive at the perfect spot. Along the way you’ll learn how to adapt your driving skills to pilot your home on the road, as well as how to keep every aspect of it shipshape and ready for action. Explore your RV and camper options Stock up with the right supplies Get a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle Troubleshoot common problems Getting there is half the fun—and this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So, buckle up (or relax in the back) … it’s going to be a wild but incredibly comfortable ride!

RVing Basics

Author: Bill Moeller
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780070427792
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
An introductory manual covering choosing the right RV, operating its systems, planning trips, preparing for travel, handling an RV on the road, using campground sites, and more.

A Beginner's Guide to Living in an RV

Author: Alyssa Padgett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781973321514
Category : Recreational vehicle camping
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
"[W]e've been full-timing for over three years and we've learned the ins and outs of RVing America. In this guide, you'll learn the answers to the most common questions we receive about RV living. Everything from how to choose the right RV to how we get mail on the road, to how to find free camping."--From back cover.

Living the RV Life

Author: Marc Bennett
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507208995
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Whether you’re downsizing or thrill-seeking—or anything in between—find out if the RV lifestyle is right for you, and learn how to transition from a life of traditional home-ownership to one on the road. Do you love traveling? Meeting new people and seeing new places? Are you craving a life that feels meaningful and new? The RV lifestyle could be the answer. Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road—for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic vehicle maintenance, legal and government considerations—and much more! Written in a light and an easy-to-understand style, Living the RV Life is your bible to living a mobile life.

Best RV Tips from RVTipOfTheDay.com

Author: Steven Fletcher
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781482353709
Category : Recreational vehicle living
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Hundreds of RV tips guarantees to save you time & money!"--Cover.

RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement

Author: Bill Moeller
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071829962
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly" and "Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?"

The Ultimate Hang

Author: Derek Hansen
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781466263680
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave No Trace-friendly way. This book covers hammock camping basics such as how to get a perfect hang and how to stay dry, warm, and bug free. Plus, it illustrates techniques and tips to get the most out of a hammock shelter, whether you have purchased an all-in-one kit or you've assembled your own customized system.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to RVing, 3rd Edition

Author: April Maher
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101589116
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 429

Book Description
An updated and revised guide for the more than 30 million Americans who are living the RV lifestyle and the millions of others who have considered it but have not yet taken the plunge, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to RVing, Second Edition, includes the following: Basic facts about the different types of RVs-camper, van, motor home, bus, or tow rig-and the advantages of each; Advice on buying your RV, from dealer negotiations to acquiring the proper insurance; Driving tips for piloting your RV; Information on how to choose a campground with an eye for water, electricity, propane, wastewater dump, hookups, phone, cable, and campground rules.

RV Vacations For Dummies

Author: Dennis C. Brewer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119560179
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 450

Book Description
Get ready to take your vacation on the road! Vacations go by in a flash. With all the frantic travel arrangements, hotels bookings, and racing from place to place, it’s a wonder they’re considered a vacation at all! A great way to slow down and fully experience the sights is to hit the open road from the comfort of an RV. In this fully accessible book, you’ll find the basics of what you need to know to get the most out of your RV vacation experience, including how to buy or rent an RV, safety best practices, and tips and tricks for planning the trip of your dreams. If you are planning a summer long adventure or simply a short weekend getaway, with this book you will discover proven ideas to keep your trip on track. Even if you’ve never vacationed on wheels, you’ll get a handle on the latest functions of RVs and the hottest RV vacation destinations. Whether you beach it, climb a mountain, or anything in between, the handy checklists and reminders inside help you to stay on course and rev up the best vacation you’ve ever had! Choose your RV Pick a great vacation destination What to know before you go Decide what items to bring Outline your route and outfit your vehicle Building an on-the-road budget Whether you want to rent or buy, an epic RV vacation is at your fingertips!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to RVing

Author: Brent Peterson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1592574661
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 577

Book Description
Covers all aspects of RV living from selecting the right RV and towing vehicles, to basic maintenance, driving tips, and cooking on the road and includes helpful information on the different types of RVs, new products, and technology, as well as travel tips. Original. 15,000 first printing.